The Very Oldest Pear Tree Book Review

The Very Oldest Pear Tree
Written by Nancy I. Sanders
Illustrated by Yas Imamura
Published by Albert Whitman, August, 2020

Review
The Very Oldest Pear Tree  is the true story of the Endicott/Endecott pear tree that is over four hundred years old. It is the oldest documented planting in this country, and has had a tumultuous history. From its cross-oceanic trip to historic storms to modern-day vandals, the tree has survived extremes. Of interest to budding botanists, domestic historians, and New Englanders, the Endicott pear tree's story is told with relation to the major players in the history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the nation. Readers will recognize Paul Revere, John Adams, and Longfellow. And local Massachusettsians (is that a word?) will want to stop by Danvers and visit the tree next time they are in the area. 

For this transplanted lover of Sequoias and local history, I'm determined to plan a day trip to my adopted state's most famous tree. 

Blast from the Past:
Son's Review
(Age: 5)
*pointing to shadowy vandals* See, I knew there was a scary part in it.

Wow, I'd say that's old.

Note: A review copy was provided for the purpose of an honest review. All thoughts are our own.

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